Well, you know how soldiers get medals for getting injured? In the US military for example a wounded soulder will receive a PURPLE HEART for bravery in battle.<P>Don't you think dancers also deserve a similar honor? After all, oftentimes injured dancers have to continue dancing in spite of the pain. So, I propose a new award, let's say, the PURPLE TOE, to be awarded to dancers for their bravery en-pointe or on stage, for their courage and bravery to bring enjoyment to so many.<P>The medal could be awarded weekly, with announcements like, "This week, the PURPLE TOE goes to Sylvie Guillem who never grimaced once while dancing in Romeo & Juliet with a sprained ankle."<P>What do you think? Great idea?

Azlan, Azlan, Azlan - your heart is in the right place - but - my friend - most dancers already have purple toes. <P>And, the bronze star won't do either - we are already "seeing stars". <P>How about a nice hot bowl of oatmeal? -for the toes of course.

Hmm, perhaps I am ahead of my time?

Why shouldn't dancers be recognized for their courage? I have been moved by performances to discover later that the dancer was injured. In what other professions do you see such valour and bravery?

Albrecht - Prince Albrecht - we are rewarded -